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Minors and Consent to Health Care Services – CBA's @theBar

WEBPost Authored by Laura Wibberley In Illinois, the general rule is that minors, individuals under the age of 18, cannot consent to receive medical treatment,[1] and that …

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Who Protects Doctors from the Patients

WEBPost Authored by Laura Wibberley Hospital employees are four times more likely to be a victim of workplace violence than those in other industries.[1] This violence …

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Common Pitfalls for Guardian Ad Litems (and How to Avoid Them)

WEBBias. Bias is a common pitfall that can befall a GAL. GALs are appointed to be a neutral and disinterested third-party tasked with ascertaining what is the minor or …

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Differences between the Federal and Illinois Rules of Evidence

WEBPost Authored by Alexandra M. Verven One hearsay issue that arises in medical malpractice claims involves statements made to practitioners, can be admissible …

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International Law and COVID-19: The WHO and the IHR

WEBPost Authored By: Teresa Dettloff The COVID-19 pandemic continues on, months after the first cases were diagnosed. International law has an important role to …

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The Importance of Mindfulness – CBA's @theBar

WEBArticle authored by Jonathan Mraunac, originally published in the April/May 2019 issue of the CBA Record An ancient proverb warns that building a strong body …

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Attorney Wellness – CBA's @theBar

WEBPost Authored By: Brian M. Bentrup Much of the stigma associated with mental health has abated in the last decade, but the journey is far from over. A lot of …

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Systemic Wellness vs. The Status Quo – CBA's @theBar

WEBThe Status Quo – CBA's @theBar. June 9, 2021 Uncategorized. Systemic Wellness vs. The Status Quo. Posted by younglawyerssection. Authored by Shelley …

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Separately Compensable Damages for Emotional Distress

WEBChampaign-Urbana Mass Transit Dist., the court stated it believed emotional distress was encompassed within pain and suffering. 2017 IL App (4th) 160741. …

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Ethics of Putting Funds into Trust to Join Medicaid

WEBPost Authored By: Hannah Werner In 1965, the United States established Medicaid to provide medical care for those that met a low-income requirement. The U.S. …

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Illinois Supreme Court Redefines Use & Maintenance of Protected …

WEBPost Authored By: Alexandra Morelli The Illinois Supreme Court recently decided liability insurers are now prohibited from using or disclosing protected health …

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Contracts and Pandemics: Applicability of Force Majeure Clauses

WEBUnder Section 2-615, force majeure only applies if three conditions are met: (1) the emergency occurred; (2) the emergency made performance of the contract …

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To Compete or Not to Compete: Restrictive Covenants in Physician

WEBPost Authored by Teresa M. Dettloff Restrictive covenants, or covenants not to compete, are common in physician-hospital contracts for employment. When a …

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My Story: Health is Wealth – CBA's @theBar

WEBPosted authored by Corene Summers Health is wealth! As a former wealth manager turned wellness entrepreneur, this has become my core mantra. Before my life …

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Enter a Medical ID on your iPhone for Emergencies

WEBMany ER patients arrive at the hospital without anyway for medical staff to know who they are or how to reach their emergency contact. The iPhone solves this …

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3 Continuation Coverage Laws Illinois Employers Must Follow

WEBSeveral states have continuation coverage laws in place, and Illinois is no different. In fact, the state of Illinois has three different continuation coverage laws: …

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New Year New Laws: Illinois Places Cap on Insulin Prices

WEBIllinois Governor J.B Pritzker then signed this bill into law on January 24, 2020, which officially went into effect this year on January 1, 2021. See generally, 215 …

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In-House Counsel Perspectives: Lauren Schwartz – CBA's @theBar

WEBWorking as in-house counsel for a company is one of the most coveted roles a lawyer can obtain, due to the work-life balance. However, in-house attorneys have to …

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